Comparison

DOBI1 vs Humanpanion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DOBI1

Interact with robots by sending commands via Bluetooth. Control specific actions, download new routines, or use your phone as a gamepad for games like football or fighting. You can also update robot firmware and create custom movements.

Highlights
  • Control robot actions
  • Download robot routines
  • Phone as gamepad
  • Robot information
  • Firmware updates
  • Create custom actions
Features
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DOBI1 is an app for interaction with robots. This app uses Bluetooth BLE to transmit commands to achieve interaction, making the robot dance, sing and practise Tai Chi. Specific functions are as shown below: 1. Control the robot to play specified actions 2. Download various actions and let the robot perform 3. Use the phone as a control pad to make the robot play football or fight 4. Get the information of the robot and update firmware for the robot 5. Create custom actions for robot to perform

About

Humanpanion

Features
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Mind with Heart Robotics Co., Ltd. has completed the development and patent layout of basic functions for robot biomimetic expression heads and emotional computing. With the Humanpanion APP, you can easily connect and control your AI companion robot, enjoying a richer and smarter interactive experience. 【Device Connection】 Quickly pair with your emotional companion robot via Bluetooth to monitor real-time device status—including battery level—and effortlessly stay informed about your robot’s operation. 【Offline Conversation】 Even without an internet connection, you can still use the robot’s built-in local dialogue feature and freely customize conversation parameters. 【Online Conversation】 Once the robot is connected to a Wi-Fi network, experience more powerful online dialogue capabilities. Flexibly adjust conversation settings to unlock a smarter and more responsive interactive experience.

Screenshots

DOBI14 screens
Humanpanion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DOBI1 at none against Humanpanion's 2. DOBI1 also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Humanpanion sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DOBI1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DOBI1 ships an update every 4 weeks, Humanpanion every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DOBI1 versus Humanpanion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDOBI1Humanpanion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer月 张wxbionics

In-app purchases

None

DOBI1

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Humanpanion

One-time2
  • Voice Clone$2.00
  • Custom Wakeword$2.00

Questions

Is DOBI1 free?
DOBI1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Humanpanion free?
Humanpanion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DOBI1 or Humanpanion have ads?
Neither DOBI1 nor Humanpanion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DOBI1 or Humanpanion?
DOBI1 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Humanpanion every 2 months. Most recently, DOBI1 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Humanpanion on October 30, 2026.

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